The president said it's a triumph for the American patient. Is it. So like most of these are most favored nations deals that Trump is doing with drug companies.You know, we don't know the full the full details of this yet. The basic parameters, you know, are similar to other deals that Trump has done so far with companies like Pfizer or AstraZeneca. This is kind of the obesity drug deal that Trump is doing.They're talking about prices they offered starting for some Medicare patients with certain conditions, ...

the president speaking uh plan news conference to discuss prescription drug prices. We're going to toss to that right now. >> I haven't heard anything.>> Someday maybe it'll come out which will notify you immediately but so far I haven't heard that including the drugs known as zeppound and we goi often called oepic. This is a triumph for American patients that will save lives and improve the health of millions and millions of Americans. Amazing thing. They are amazing.I want to thank Eli Liy CEO David Ricks ...

This weekend, as the millions of Americans who sign up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act began to enroll, they will see the largest increase in costs since this law went into effect over a decade ago. Without those so-called enhanced subsidies or tax credits put in place during the pandemic in 2021 and set to expire at the end of this year, some Americans could see their monthly premiums double or even triple next year. That's on top of insurers raising those premiums, an estimated nearly ...

Market Technicals & Supply/Demand - The underperformance was largely driven by technical factors, including uncertainty around tax exemption and pulled-forward supply [1] - Supply wasn't met by enough buyers due to questions around tariffs and concerns around federal spending [2] - A recovery of the technical sell-off has been observed recently [3] - Supply tends to dampen a bit in the fourth quarter, which is constructive for yields [11] Federal Funding & State Budgets - Reduced federal funding is expected under the current administration, impacting state budgets [3] - Medicaid accounts for approximately 60% of state revenues from the federal government, making it a key area of impact [4] - States have limited options: cut coverage or make difficult budget decisions [5] California's Fiscal Situation - California's revenues are more than 50% higher than pre-COVID levels, indicating a spending problem rather than a revenue problem [7] - California is dipping into its reserves despite 20+% equity market gains, which is concerning [7] - A credit downgrade for California is possible as early as this summer [9] - A downgrade would be a notch downgrade from A to single-A, still very strong [8] Investment Strategy - Investments favor local geos and public schools financed by property taxes due to their reliability [9] - The industry expects to achieve the year of carry for 2025 [11]

SNAP Program & Constituents - Democrats are facing pressure from constituents in inner cities who rely on SNAP benefits [1] - Republican leaders are perceived as "owning the libs" but their constituents disproportionately benefit from government programs like SNAP [3] - Republican constituents will be negatively impacted by Medicaid and SNAP benefit cuts [4] - Tommy Tuberville may lack understanding of American culture, employment, the SNAP program, and its beneficiaries [2] - Tommy Tuberville likely doesn't know about the WIC program and the impact of its potential disappearance [6] Alabama & SNAP - 15% of Alabama's population, or 750,000 people, receive food assistance [5] - Many people in Alabama who need Medicaid and SNAP benefits voted for Donald Trump [4][5] - People who support Donald Trump rely on the government for rural hospitals and food assistance [5]

I I want to begin with that last meeting that you had in the Oval Office, which was about this government shutdown. Hasn't been a meeting since. There's been no attempt to solve the problem since by Donald Trump or the Republicans.And Donald Trump taunted you with that hat and you you cut to today and there's Speaker Johnson trying to end this subject, trying to make it clear that there's absolutely no possibility uh of Donald Trump running for third term. while Donald Trump still plays that game publicly. ...

Safety Net Hospitals' Role - Safety net hospitals, comprising only 5% of US hospitals, provide 28% of all charity or free care in the country [1] - These hospitals serve the poor, vulnerable, uninsured, underinsured, and Medicaid patients, acting as a crucial safety net [1] - Safety net hospitals offer essential services like emergency care, primary care, behavioral health, preventive checkups, cancer screenings, and trauma care [1] Financial Challenges - Safety net hospitals face inadequate reimbursement rates that don't cover the cost of care for the poor, leading to financial strain [1] - Underpayment results in deferred maintenance, outdated technology (e g, mammogram machines), and excessive wait times due to lean staffing [1] - Reimbursement for the same procedure at a safety net hospital can be 40% to 100% less compared to other hospitals due to patient's Medicaid insurance or lack of coverage [1] Systemic Impact - The closure or curbing of services at safety net hospitals can lead to overcrowded emergency rooms and delayed surgeries, affecting the entire healthcare system [5][6][8] - A weakened safety net disproportionately affects those who lose jobs, employer-based insurance, or are young adults aging out of their parents' insurance [7][8] - The value of a healthcare system lies in ensuring everyone has a place to land, emphasizing that access to healthcare is interwoven and not a gated community [10] Call to Action - The industry urges recognition, support, and appropriate funding for safety net hospitals to prevent their decline [12][13] - It emphasizes that healthcare is a right for everyone, not just a privilege for a few, and calls for health justice [1][12] - The industry asks to look beyond appearances and see the people receiving care and the mission-driven healthcare professionals in these hospitals [10][11]

Healthcare Policy & Funding - The potential expiration of Affordable Care Act tax credits and previous Medicaid cuts by President Trump could lead to skyrocketing insurance premiums for millions of Americans, disproportionately affecting women [2] - Medicaid has been a crucial pillar of women's health coverage for the past 15 years, with nearly 24 million women aged 19 and older enrolled last year [3] - Medicaid funds over 40% of all births in the US, making it the largest single-payer for pregnancy-related services [3] - In 2021, Medicaid accounted for 64% of deliveries among Black mothers [12] - Defunding Medicaid is expected to reverse progress in maternal health, worsening the maternal mortality crisis as mothers lose access to care [6] Maternal Mortality Crisis - The US has one of the highest maternal mortality rates among high-income countries, with over 2,300 mothers dying during childbirth each year in Louisiana and Mississippi alone [5] - Medicaid expansions have been linked to a 17% drop in hospitalizations during the first 60 days postpartum [6] - Black women have higher maternal death rates than any other racial or ethnic group in the United States, with most deaths being preventable but influenced by racial bias in healthcare [8] - Structural racism and sexism contribute to higher maternal mortality rates, particularly for Black women, leading to outcomes worse than some countries in the Middle East [22] Systemic Issues & Solutions - Systemic issues such as historical reasons, lack of being listened to, maternal deserts, and bias contribute to the maternal mortality crisis [18] - Some states are allegedly refusing to count maternal deaths, despite awareness that the situation is worsening [16] - Eugenics and white supremacy are identified as real factors contributing to the disparities in maternal health outcomes [25] - Addressing food insecurity and ensuring access to nutrition for pregnant women and mothers are crucial needs [20]

You think Obamacare is deeply flawed. So, let me ask you, Republicans control the White House, the House, and the Senate. You've had control for nine months now.If Obamacare is so bad, why hasn't the president introduced an alternative plan yet. He's had nine months. >> Well, there were introdued ideas introduced to address some of the shortcomings of the ACA, but it could not get through uh the reconciliation process.It was pulled out for a variety of different reasons, and so it never made it to the final ...

Government Agency Operations - Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recalls furloughed workers [1]